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Fresh broccoli has dark green heads (florets) with very tightly-packed buds. Sometimes the color can even have a deep bluish tint. This is good. The stalks should be very firm, not wilted. Broccoli that has started to "go south" has areas of yellow in the florets. This is the broccoli starting to bloom and it will not taste as fresh. Avoid broccoli that has yellow flowers, brown spots, looks or feels wilted or rubbery, or has any other discolorations. Note: I once bought a bunch of broccoli and found hundreds of tiny (*live*) gray bugs on it. They were some type of pest that gets on broccoli. In all my years shopping I have only seen that once, but it does emphasize that you should carefully inspect the broccoli prior to putting it in your shopping cart! Yikes!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 6y agoApart from the usual signs of mold or slimy patches, broccoli is usually past its best if the flower heads have become loose or started to open. The head will no longer have that firm and dense feel and look. Also it starts to take on a yellowish look and have a stronger cabbage-type odor.
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∙ 11y agowhen the broccoli is ready to harvest, it looks green and ripe
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∙ 13y agoThe best way to keep broccoli or any vegetable fresh is to seal in an airtight container and refrigerate. Make sure you don't freeze though.
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∙ 15y agoit grows mold
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What color is broccolie?
Broccoli is a very bright and dark green when fresh and when properly cooked.
What is a vegetable that you can buy fresh?
Broccoli, Corn, Eggplant, etc.
How much do fresh broccoli floretes cost?
About $4 a pound in my area.
How do you get pesticides off broccoli?
For fresh-from-the-garden broccoli, soak in cold heavily salted water for 30 minutes to draw out any insects and clean the broccoli. Rinse in clean cold water. For broccoli bought from a store or produce supplier, rinse thoroughly in cold water.
How long can fresh broccoli be refrigerated?
Fresh broccoli is at its best when used within a few days of purchase. It should last up to a week.
What episode of Fresh Prince does Carlton tell Will Yeah well you smell like broccoli?
It's the episode where Will's mom wants to move him back to Philly but Will doesn't want to go. (I answered my own question!)
How do you spell fresh?
Fresh is the correct spelling of Fresh.
What does a fresh egg look like?
You can not tell by just looking at it if it is fresh or not.
Can vegetables be snacks?
Yes, they can be. You can eat a piece of celery, a carrot, or fresh broccoli as a snack. You might use a small amount of salad dressing as dip.
What can you eat with baked potatoes for dinner?
A baked potato goes perfectly with a side of fresh vegetables. Pair it with steamed broccoli or a zucchini squash mix.
How do you tell if bread is fresh in stores?
squeeze and smell it, it it sounds, smells and feels fresh then its good
What are the names of some dishes that use broccoli as an ingredient?
Some dishes that use broccoli as an ingredient are cheesy broccoli casserole, broccoli salad, cream of broccoli soup, beef and broccoli stir fry and broccoli cheese soup.
